Atmospheric Radon and Radioecology
A special issue of Atmosphere (ISSN 2073-4433).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 1
Special Issue Editor
Interests: radon; thoron; alpha spectrometry; machine learning; quality assurance; radiation protection
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Atmospheric radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas, plays a crucial role in environmental radioactivity and is an excellent indicator for various geophysical and atmospheric processes. Its behavior and distribution are intrinsically linked to soil properties, meteorological conditions, and human activity. In radioecology, radon and its progeny are significant contributors to natural radiation exposure and impact ecological systems via intricate interactions with air, water, and biota.
This Special Issue, entitled "Atmospheric Radon and Radioecology", aims to showcase recent advancements in radon monitoring, modeling, and its ecological implications, as well as enhance our understanding of its environmental dynamics and facilitate the development of robust risk assessment and mitigation strategies within the broader context of radioecology.
We welcome the submission of original research and review articles. The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
- Advances in atmospheric radon detection technologies;
- Long-term radon monitoring networks and data analysis;
- Radon transport and dispersion in the atmosphere;
- Radon behavior in urban versus rural environments;
- The ecological effects of radon and its progeny;
- The interaction of radon with biota and ecosystems;
- Numerical modeling of radon transport and decay;
- The integration of radon data into climate and geophysical models;
- Radon anomalies in volcanic and tectonic regions;
- The correlation of radon emissions with geological formations;
- Community engagement and education on radon risks;
- Cross-disciplinary approaches combining radon with remote sensing or AI.
Dr. Miroslaw Janik
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- radon
- atmosphere
- transport
- modelling
- radioecology
- education
- health
- risk
- AI
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